LEADERSHIP CATTARAUGUS CLASS OF 2007

 

Paul Eade	Alcas Corporation
Rob DeFazio	St. Bonaventure University
Eric Garvin	Community Bank
Lee Giardini	BWB
Jessica Golley	Jamestown Business College
Cindy Hinz	Jamestown Community College
Donald Jones	Dresser Rand
Oliver Klice	Advanced Monolythic Ceramics, Inc.
Kathleen McGoldrick	Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services
Mark Moser	Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
Bill O'Dell	Cooper Industries
Roxanne Padlo	The ReHabilitation Center
Candy Plants	United Way of Cattaraugus County
Linda Riggs	Center for Family Unity
Dawn Rowland	Cattaraugus Community Action
Peter Sunderland	Five Star Bank
Corey Wiktor	Cattaraugus County IDA
Ryan Wilcox	Cattaraugus Regional Community Foundation

“I can easily say without any hesitation that taking part in Leadership Cattaraugus was one of the best decisions I have made. After just the first meeting (retreat), I understood what a privilege and honor it was to network and directly work with some of the best people that this County has to offer. There was not a single session that I didn't come away saying "Wow, I didn't know that" or "I had no idea the level of effort and activity that was going on within our County." Since my graduation from Leadership Cattaraugus, I have joined two Boards within the County and will utilize what I learned within the class to help benefit others/boards. Thank you Leadership Cattaraugus for the wonderful and meaningful learning experience".
Corey R. Wiktor
Executive Director
County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency

Class of 2007 Critical Issues

Taxes

Jobs

Stigma (negative impression of the area)

Lack of coordinated planning

Loss of youth

Ineffective government

High cost of living relative to income

Lack of skilled workforce

Transportation

Lack of retail options

Insufficient marketing of area

Weather

Globalization

Lack of arts and cultural activities

Location

Lack of health care options

Lack of adequate childcare

Lack of collaboration with Seneca’s and county

Tourism (lack of)

Income level

Deteriorating infrastructure

Sprawl

Lack of home ownership countywide

Affordable housing (lack of)

Small schools lack academic opportunities

Lack of youth centered activities